Flint Enters Joint Venture in Africa

Published: October 28, 2015

LUXEMBOURG | Flint Group, Continental Printing Inks, and Eagle Ink Systems have completed a joint venture agreement that creates a new combined business, Flint Group Africa.

“Flint Group and Continental Printing Inks are very pleased with this new partnership and the opportunities it presents to the customers in this important and growing region,” says Antoine Fady, CEO, Flint Group. “We are looking forward to working with Sampie Hamman [CEO Flint Group Africa] and his team to further grow our business together and bring customers in Africa the combined expertise of both Flint Group and Continental Printing Inks.”

Doug Aldred, president Packaging and Narrow Web for Flint Group, says, “Geographical expansion is a key pillar of our strategy, and Africa is an important growth region for the packaging industry. The significance of Africa is evident by the recent entry of the large multinational converters; this aligns perfectly with Flint Group’s global value proposition.”

“Printers who work with Flint Group Africa will have a distinct advantage,” notes Bill Miller, president of Flint Group’s global Print Media business. “Because we formulate and manufacture inks, blankets, and pressroom chemicals, printers can rely on one trusted company for nearly all their pressroom needs. In addition, Flint Group's partnership with Continental Printing Inks and Eagle Ink Systems will provide the best in customer service to all of our customers."

Hamman says, “Printers and converters in Africa can be assured that the combined strength, that is now Flint Group Africa, will satisfy all their needs for high quality, innovative, products. A massive amount of knowledge and expertise is now accessible to printers and converters in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and we’re looking forward to strengthening existing, and building new customer relationships.”

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